The Guardian
Trump's Iron Grip on GOP Looks Unbreakable; Country's Feelings on That Are Mixed
Ken Paxton crushes a sitting senator in a primary, Trump celebrates, and Democrats start licking their chops at the prospect of flipping Texas blue.
2026-05-27
The Guardian
The Guardian
Texas Incumbent Learns That Gerrymandering Giveth and Gerrymandering Taketh Away
Republican gerrymandering claims another Democratic scalp as veteran congressman Al Green loses his seat to freshman Christian Menefee in a runoff that was basically rigged from the start.
2026-05-20
The Atlantic
Trump’s Paradox: Crushing Primary Foes While Approval Ratings Hit New Lows, But Hey, at Least He’s Consistent
Trump is simultaneously crushing primary foes and seeing approval ratings hit new lows - because nothing says strength like a shrinking base and a Congress that might actually check him.
The Good Times
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